America's Most Improbable President: Richard Norton Smith on Gerald Ford

Apr 24, 2023 · 50m 59s
America's Most Improbable President: Richard Norton Smith on Gerald Ford
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Gerald Ford occupies a truly singular place in American history: he is the only chief executive who took office without getting a single vote for either the presidency or vice...

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Gerald Ford occupies a truly singular place in American history: he is the only chief executive who took office without getting a single vote for either the presidency or vice presidency. When he did become president, he took charge of the nation at one of its lowest points — in the aftermath of Vietnam and Watergate. It fell to Gerald Ford to heal the nation and restore its confidence. In this episode, we interview historian Richard Norton Smith about this unlikeliest of American leaders.

AN ORDINARY MAN: THE SURPRISING LIFE AND HISTORIC PRESIDENCY OF GERALD R. FORD
https://www.amazon.com/Ordinary-Man-Surprising-Historic-Presidency/dp/0062684167/
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Host: Richard Lim
Producer: Michael Neal
Artist: Nip Rogers, www.NipRogers.com
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Author Parthenon Podcast Network
Organization Salem Media (USA)
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